The Minister for the Interior, Alhaji Mohammed Muntaka Mubarak, has inaugurated the newly constituted Governing Council of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) in Accra, with a strong call for a comprehensive review of the Fire Service Act, 1997 (Act 537).
Speaking at the ceremony, Muntaka underscored the need to align the Service’s legal framework with current realities, international standards, and emerging global threats.
He noted that the GNFS’s mandate has expanded significantly over the years and now includes multi-hazard emergency response, rescue operations, fire prevention, public education, hazardous material handling, and disaster mitigation.
The Minister urged the Council to take the lead in initiating reforms that reflect the evolving role of the Service.
He assured the Council of the Ministry’s unwavering support in working towards the modernisation and effective resourcing of the GNFS, guided by sound policy and ethical leadership.
“I congratulate all members of the Council on your appointment and trust that you will discharge your duties with integrity, professionalism, and dedication,” Muntaka said.
The newly appointed Chairman of the Council, Nana Ofori Ahenkan II, also reiterated the Council’s commitment to promoting transparency and accountability in the administration of the Fire Service.
He emphasised the Council’s responsibility in shaping a forward-looking and effective GNFS capable of fulfilling its vital national mandate.
